Introduction

Computer Engineering is the engineering discipline that deals with the design and application of computer systems. These computer systems range in size from tiny embedded processors to massive database and network servers. IPFW offers a four-year computer engineering undergraduate program leading to a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree.

Computer engineers have a broad technical background, covering both hardware (equipment) and software (programs). These two aspects of computer systems are inseparable: software cannot operate without hardware; without software, computer hardware can perform no useful function. In system design, it is often necessary to assign functions to hardware and software components, based on cost and performance criteria.

Our students, while drawn from diverse backgrounds, are all extremely able and committed to learning. IPFW delivers an exceptional educational experience to engineering students, encouraging collaboration and teamwork throughout the curriculum.

Student Learning Outcomes

As a framework for the continuous improvement policy, the Computer Engineering program has adopted a set of program educational objectives that describe the anticipated accomplishments of our graduates 3 - 5 years after graduation.

The Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering (BSCmpE) program educational objectives are to produce graduates who:

h. The broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental, and societal context

i. A recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in, life-long learning

j. A broad knowledge of contemporary issues

k. An ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern tools necessary for electrical engineering practice

Accreditation

The Computer Engineering program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET.

Program Delivery

The BSCmpE program is delivered primarily through on-campus courses; however, some of the required General Education courses are available as hybrid and/or on-line courses and those can be used to satisfy the program requirements.

Declaring This Major

Students interested in declaring Computer Engineering as their major may do so in one of two ways:

On their application when they first apply to IPFW

After meeting with an ECE faculty advisor, who will determine that the student has the required math and chemistry background to begin our program

Technical Elective Requirements

All Computer Engineering students must take at least three (3) credit hours from the list of Group I Technical Electives, and at least ten (10) credit hours from either the Group I or Group II Technical Elective lists.

Group I Technical Electives

BSCmpE students must take at least one (1) course from the list of Group I Technical Electives given below:

Other 500-level courses offered by the engineering, math, computer science, or physics departments may be taken by the student in Group II Technical Electives with approval of the advisor.

ECE 49600, ECE 49700, and ECE 49800 may be counted as Group II Technical Electives, with the maximum of 3 credit hours each, upon the approval of the CPE curriculum committee.

Due to overlapping content between SE 51000 and SE 53000, students can take either SE 51000 or SE 53000, but not both as their Technical Electives.

NOTE: A course cannot be counted toward both an undergraduate degree and a graduate degree, with the exception of the students enrolled in the 5-year BS/MSE Combined Degree Program.

GPA Requirement

All engineering and technical elective courses used to satsfy any BSCmpE degree requirements must have a combined minimum GPA of 2.0

Student Responsibilities

All Computer Engineering students are responsible for satisfying the graduation requirements specified for the BSCmpE program. Thus, it is essential that they develop a thorough understanding of the required courses, academic policies, and procedures governing their academic career.

All requests for exceptions to specific requirements must be made in writing and may be granted only by written approval from the appropriate chair or dean.